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The lips of the wise spread knowledge, But the hearts of fools are not so.

Proverbs 15:7

The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

Proverbs 15:14

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.

Proverbs 15:20

A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

Foolishness is joy to one who lacks sense, But a person of understanding walks straight.

Proverbs 15:21

Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

The path of life leads upward for the wise, So that he may keep away from Sheol below.

Proverbs 15:24

The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

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